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Compare train and bus for Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Durham, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
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How to get from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:15 AM0h35Raleigh, NC8:50 AMDurham, NC$71One-way0 transfers
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- 8:15 AM0h35Raleigh, NC8:50 AMDurham, NC$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:15 AM0h35Raleigh, NC8:50 AMDurham, NC$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:30 AM0h35Raleigh, NC5:05 AMDurham, NC$71One-way0 transfers
- 6:25 PM0h45Raleigh, NC7:10 PMDurham, NC$81One-way0 transfers
- 5:25 PM0h45Raleigh, NC6:10 PMDurham, NC$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Durham, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC and Durham, NC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in Durham Station, Durham, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Durham Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Durham, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, GoRaleigh to go to Durham, NC by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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